Chana dal khichiri recipe

Recipe ingredients

1 cup rice
1/3 cup lentils
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 brown cardamom pods, split or bruised
10 to 12 peppercorns

How to make chana dal khichiri

Rinse rice and lentils separately, then soak them in 2 1/2 cups of water for 20 to 25 minutes.
Drain them well and put off to side.
Slowly dry fry onions, in heavy saucepan.
When they begin to caramelise and brown, and exude moisture, add cumin, cinnamon, clove, cardamom and peppercorns. If they stick, add a little water.
Stir until onions are golden brown.
Add 2 1/4 cups off water and put in lentils first.
Let it come to a boil, reduce heat to a minimum, cover and cook 10 minutes, add drained rice, stirring gently to mix lentils and rice together.
Cover and continue cooking for 20 to 25 minutes, let stand 3 or 4 minutes before serving.